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50 Vatu Dragon
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Technique | Antique Finish |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Vanuatu occupy the central field, depicting a Melanesian warrior in traditional dress standing before a curved boar's tusk. Below the shield, a scroll bears the national motto in Bislama. The denomination '50 VATU' and date '2024' appear in the upper portion of the field, flanked by the inscription 'RIPABLIK BLONG VANUATU' and the silver fineness designation '3oz Ag.999'. |
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| Obverse lettering | 3oz Ag.999 RIPABLIK 50 VATU · 2024 BLONG LONG GOD YUMI STANAP VANUATU (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu. In God we stand.) |
| Reverse description | A majestic dragon rendered in high relief dominates the reverse field, depicted in dynamic form with scales, claws, and flowing details characteristic of traditional Chinese iconographic convention. At the centre of the composition, a gilded sphere — symbolising wisdom and prosperity — is held or encircled by the dragon. The design draws on Chinese cultural symbolism in which the dragon represents good fortune, strength, and power, rendered with rich surface texture against a detailed background. |
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